Matriz N. Sra. do Pilar - Ouro Preto, Brazil
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
S 20° 23.193 W 043° 30.225
23K E 656143 N 7745031
Barroque church in the city of Ouro Preto.
Waymark Code: WM1R7N
Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date Posted: 06/29/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 31

Inside the church is a gold covered vat and 400 angel sculptures. The church contains 400 kilos of gold and silver in decoration alone. You cant take photos in the church.
Type of Church: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of building construction: 01/01/1733

Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque

Archdiocese: Archdiocese of Mariana

Diocese: Mariana

Address/Location:
Praça Monsenhor João Castilho Barbosa
Ouro Preto, MG Brazil
0000-000


Date of organization: Not listed

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Relvant Web Site: Not listed

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